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highly recommended.
Atilla was an excellent tour guide. He was able to answer every question, was still helpful at the ticket machine at the end, and had two good recommendations for dinner. 100 points!!
Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $97 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 156 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 35
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cityrama Sightseeing Tours
- Meeting point
- Báthory utca 19
Description
Visit Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre, the three most beautiful cities in the Danube Bend. Enjoy the picturesque sights in all settlements and get acquainted with the Hungarian history along the "Blue Danube". Have an unforgettable boat tour back to Budapest. Includes air-conditioned transport, and between May and September, a boat ride from Szentendre to Budapest (Boat ride May - Sept: Szentendre – Budapest, only on Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun) Monday: NO boat
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $97
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $49
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral
A visit to Hungary's largest cathedral
Beautiful view of the Danube
Panoramic view from the fortress & lunch break
Main Square (Fo ter)
Charming artists' village
Danube River
Relaxing river cruise from Szentendre to Budapest (between May 1 - Sept 30) Important notice: Due to the low water level of the Danube, MAHART has suspended all regional boat services until 30 September. During this period, the return journey from Szentendre to Budapest will be by coach instead of boat. The itinerary remains unchanged; only the return transportation is affected. Please consider this before booking.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Boat ride May - Sept (Szentendre – Budapest, only on Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun; Monday: NO boat)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
156 reviews
How it compares in Budapest
- Starting price $97 is 75% below the typical $389 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,253 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport or ID card is required on the day of travel
- Important notice: According to MAHART’s (the Hungarian Shipping Company's) official information, all regional boat services have been cancelled until 30 September 2026 due to the low water level of the Danube. Therefore, the return journey from Szentendre to Budapest will operate by coach instead of boat during this period. The tour programme remains unchanged; only the return transportation is affected. Please consider this information before booking.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest take?
Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $49, adults from $97. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Báthory utca 19. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 156 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cityrama Sightseeing Tours.
Reviews(156)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
V
I enjoyed this trip. The...
I enjoyed this trip. The guide Vera was knowledgeable and friendly. She had a difficult task of having to translate into English AND Spanish, but did a wonderful job and I could easily understand her English.
L
Good tour. Very good...
Good tour. Very good guide; Blas. Very comfortable truck and the places visited were very interesting.
S
AN EXPERIENCE TO REPEAT!!!!!
It was worth it to know the city "Paris" of the east!!!!
T
Day trip from Budapest
It was a great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend this tour.
F
Best tour to discover Budapest
Probable the best tour to discover Budapest! Ben, an outstanding English speaking guide, lead us on a combined bus and walking tour through Buda and later Pest. The tour is well designed to capture history, architecture, legends, and culminated with the Parliament visit that exceeded our expectations! Despite being a quite large group, he took good care of us, offered explanations and answers to our questions, in a well respected schedule. A time well spent in Budapest!
B
Good tour to see main sights of Budapest
This was a good tour to see the main sights of Budapest and helpful to get around on the coach. Our tour guide Mikkhail was very helpful and informative giving us some good background on different places we visited including Heroes Square and the Buda Var area and allowing time on our own. The instructors to get into the Parliament building and audio tour were very helpful. A good trip to get to see some of the main attractions in Budapest.
D
Danube Bend Day Trip
Vela is an experienced guide and very professional. She is 73 years old and still so active ! It was a comfortable trip and we even got to enter Slovakia. A good mix of scenery, castle and small village.
C
Good experience
CIVITATIS. The guide Máximo was very professional with interesting and clear explanations, with tips for getting around the country. The driver was kind and moderate.
R
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
A lot of time is wasted for not seeing much. Better to make the most of it in Budapest. At lunchtime they recommend a place to you. It's not bad, but then they rush you to leave. I do not recommend the desserts. I WOULD NOT REPEAT THIS TRIP AGAIN.
Operator response
Dear Rafael, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Comments like yours are also very helpful to us, as they allow us to see where we can improve and continue working on the quality of our programmes. We truly regret that you felt this way about the tour and appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Kind regards, Márton / Cityrama
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